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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 329.97 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 329.97 and 186.47 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 329.97 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/329.97 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 329.97 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 61,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529.79/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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