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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 357.57 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 357.57 and 191.16 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 357.57 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/357.57 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 357.57 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 68,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,353.08/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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