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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 330.14 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 330.14 and 184.28 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 330.14 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/330.14 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 330.14 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 60,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,837.01/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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