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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.89 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.89 and 207.09 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.89 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.89 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.89 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 68,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,522.97/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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