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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 330.90 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 330.90 and 181.43 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 330.90 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/330.90 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 330.90 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 60,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,034.28/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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