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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.20 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.20 and 183.99 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.20 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.20 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.20 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 60,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,754.51/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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