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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 359.16 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 359.16 and 183.92 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 359.16 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/359.16 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 359.16 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 66,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,056.71/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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