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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 330 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 330 and 187.44 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 330 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/330 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 330 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 61,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855.20/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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