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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 359.88 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 359.88 and 191.28 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 359.88 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/359.88 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 359.88 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 68,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,837.85/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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