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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 330.30 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 330.30 and 184.14 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 330.30 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/330.30 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 330.30 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 60,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821.44/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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