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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 358.80 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 358.80 and 191.14 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 358.80 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/358.80 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 358.80 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 68,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581.03/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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