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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 330.38 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 330.38 and 187.36 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 330.38 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/330.38 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 330.38 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 61,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.80/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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