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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 330.02 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 330.02 and 184.06 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 330.02 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/330.02 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 330.02 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 60,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.12/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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