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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 330.06 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 330.06 and 184.20 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 330.06 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/330.06 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 330.06 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 60,797.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.05/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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