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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 360 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 360 and 194.40 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 360 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/360 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 360 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 69,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,984/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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