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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.39 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.39 and 195.90 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.39 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.39 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.39 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 64,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.40/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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