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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 359.28 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 359.28 and 194.24 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 359.28 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/359.28 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 359.28 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 69,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786.55/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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