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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 359.88 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 359.88 and 182.10 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 359.88 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/359.88 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 359.88 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 65,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534.15/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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