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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.92 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.92 and 184.44 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.92 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.92 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.92 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 61,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034.88/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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