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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 975.25 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 975.25 and 239.14 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 975.25 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/975.25 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 975.25 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 233,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,221.29/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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