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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 330.03 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 330.03 and 183.74 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 330.03 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/330.03 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 330.03 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 60,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,638.06/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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