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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 330.23 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 330.23 and 183.82 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 330.23 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/330.23 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 330.23 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 60,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702.88/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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