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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.82 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.82 and 187.88 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.82 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.82 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.82 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 62,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,152.81/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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