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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 330.50 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 330.50 and 184.02 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 330.50 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/330.50 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 330.50 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 60,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,816.04/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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