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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 358.47 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 358.47 and 189.93 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 358.47 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/358.47 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 358.47 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 68,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,082.36/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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