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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 358.68 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 358.68 and 190.40 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 358.68 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/358.68 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 358.68 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 68,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292.67/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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