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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 330.85 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 330.85 and 195.63 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 330.85 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/330.85 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 330.85 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 64,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.21/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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