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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 330.54 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 330.54 and 184.04 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 330.54 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/330.54 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 330.54 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 60,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,832.58/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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