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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 330.52 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 330.52 and 183.82 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 330.52 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/330.52 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 330.52 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 60,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,756.19/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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