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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 358.76 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 358.76 and 184.36 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 358.76 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/358.76 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 358.76 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 66,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.23/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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