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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 330.40 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 330.40 and 183.95 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 330.40 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/330.40 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 330.40 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 60,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,777.08/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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