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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 358.83 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 358.83 and 185.76 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 358.83 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/358.83 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 358.83 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 66,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,656.26/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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