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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 331.14 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 331.14 and 185.15 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 331.14 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/331.14 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 331.14 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 61,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,308.92/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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