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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 358 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 358 and 183.69 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 358 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/358 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 358 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 65,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,761.02/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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