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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 359.06 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 359.06 and 184.97 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 359.06 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/359.06 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 359.06 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 66,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412.61/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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