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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 359.96 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 359.96 and 203.93 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 359.96 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/359.96 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 359.96 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 73,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,406.64/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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