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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 358.74 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 358.74 and 191.04 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 358.74 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/358.74 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 358.74 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 68,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,533.69/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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