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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.74 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.74 and 190.08 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.74 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.74 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.74 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 68,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189.30/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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