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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.32 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.32 and 186.96 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.32 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.32 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.32 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 61,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,755.69/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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