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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.80 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.80 and 185.52 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.80 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.80 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.80 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 66,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564.58/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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