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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 359.39 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 359.39 and 188.23 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 359.39 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/359.39 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 359.39 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 67,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647.98/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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