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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 331.38 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 331.38 and 195.80 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 331.38 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/331.38 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 331.38 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 64,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.20/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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