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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.20 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.20 and 187.76 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.20 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.20 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.20 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 67,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,255.63/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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