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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 330.81 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 330.81 and 190.68 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 330.81 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/330.81 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 330.81 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 63,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,078.85/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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