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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 330.88 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 330.88 and 195.58 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 330.88 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/330.88 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 330.88 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 64,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.88/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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