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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 358.23 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 358.23 and 187.43 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 358.23 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/358.23 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 358.23 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 67,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,143.05/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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