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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 329.90 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 329.90 and 186.69 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 329.90 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/329.90 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 329.90 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 61,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.10/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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