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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 359.10 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 359.10 and 185.54 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 359.10 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/359.10 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 359.10 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 66,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,627.41/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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