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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.66 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.66 and 184.14 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.66 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.66 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.66 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 60,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887.73/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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