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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.50 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.50 and 184.92 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.50 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.50 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.50 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 66,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,293.82/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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