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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 358.62 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 358.62 and 185.22 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 358.62 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/358.62 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 358.62 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 66,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,423.60/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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