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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.79 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.79 and 183.88 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.79 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.79 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.79 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 60,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,641.79/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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