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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 357.51 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 357.51 and 200.72 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 357.51 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/357.51 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 357.51 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 71,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,757.62/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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