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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 359.13 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 359.13 and 182.38 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 359.13 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/359.13 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 359.13 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 65,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,498.13/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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