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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 358.95 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 358.95 and 190.46 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 358.95 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/358.95 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 358.95 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 68,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,365.62/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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