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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.61 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.61 and 200.87 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.61 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.61 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.61 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 72,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,233.06/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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