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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 330.88 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 330.88 and 184.29 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 330.88 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/330.88 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 330.88 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 60,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,976.95/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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