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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.46 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.46 and 185.58 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.46 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.46 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.46 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 66,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708.59/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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