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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 330.32 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 330.32 and 184.56 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 330.32 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/330.32 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 330.32 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 60,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963.86/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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