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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.56 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.56 and 181.92 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.56 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.56 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.56 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 65,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,229.24/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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