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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 358.94 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 358.94 and 190.95 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 358.94 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/358.94 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 358.94 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 68,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,538.72/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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