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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 329.99 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 329.99 and 192.74 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 329.99 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/329.99 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 329.99 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 63,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599.66/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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