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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 330.54 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 330.54 and 202.51 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 330.54 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/330.54 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 330.54 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 66,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.29/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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