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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 330.94 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 330.94 and 187.38 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 330.94 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/330.94 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 330.94 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 62,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,011.54/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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