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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 331.32 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 331.32 and 190.52 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 331.32 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/331.32 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 331.32 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 63,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,123.09/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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