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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 331.01 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 331.01 and 190.94 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 331.01 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/331.01 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 331.01 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 63,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,201.87/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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