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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.72 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.72 and 184.96 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.72 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.72 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.72 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 66,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348.85/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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