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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 358.93 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 358.93 and 185.97 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 358.93 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/358.93 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 358.93 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 66,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750.21/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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