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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 329.82 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 329.82 and 183.80 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 329.82 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/329.82 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 329.82 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 60,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619.27/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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