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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 358.52 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 358.52 and 187.86 is: 281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 358.52 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/358.52 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 358.52 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 67,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350.63/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.08

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