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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 360.23 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 360.23 and 206.03 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 360.23 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/360.23 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 360.23 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 74,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,218.19/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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