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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 330.33 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 330.33 and 184.31 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 330.33 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/330.33 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 330.33 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 60,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883.12/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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