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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 358.71 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 358.71 and 185.14 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 358.71 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/358.71 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 358.71 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 66,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,411.57/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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