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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.08 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.08 and 190.17 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.08 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.08 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.08 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 68,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,096.07/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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