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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 330.24 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 330.24 and 186.92 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 330.24 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/330.24 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 330.24 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 61,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728.46/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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