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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 359.08 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 359.08 and 185.25 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 359.08 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/359.08 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 359.08 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 66,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518.64/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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