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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 330.83 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 330.83 and 184.26 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 330.83 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/330.83 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 330.83 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 60,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,958.74/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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