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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 358.70 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 358.70 and 187.92 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 358.70 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/358.70 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 358.70 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 67,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,406.90/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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