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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 329.89 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 329.89 and 186.74 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 329.89 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/329.89 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 329.89 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 61,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601.42/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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