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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 358.47 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 358.47 and 184.55 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 358.47 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/358.47 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 358.47 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 66,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.53/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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