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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 329.97 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 329.97 and 183.63 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 329.97 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/329.97 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 329.97 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 60,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592.39/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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