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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.34 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.34 and 188.21 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.34 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.34 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.34 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 67,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442.17/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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