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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 359.16 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 359.16 and 191.52 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 359.16 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/359.16 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 359.16 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 68,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,786.32/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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