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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.05 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.05 and 190.65 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.05 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.05 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.05 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 68,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,454.11/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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