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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.11 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.11 and 184.08 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.11 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.11 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.11 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 65,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,920.89/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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