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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 330.70 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 330.70 and 198.45 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 330.70 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/330.70 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 330.70 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 65,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,627.42/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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