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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 360.18 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 360.18 and 199.35 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 360.18 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/360.18 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 360.18 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 71,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801.88/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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