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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.93 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.93 and 186.27 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.93 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.93 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.93 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 67,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,043.23/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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