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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 330.57 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 330.57 and 184.07 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 330.57 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/330.57 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 330.57 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 60,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,848.02/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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