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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 331.22 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 331.22 and 193.48 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 331.22 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/331.22 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 331.22 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 64,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084.10/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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