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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 330.59 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 330.59 and 184.37 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 330.59 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/330.59 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 330.59 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 60,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,949.69/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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