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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 357.99 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 357.99 and 185.70 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 357.99 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/357.99 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 357.99 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 66,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,478.74/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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