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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 331.01 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 331.01 and 187.46 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 331.01 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/331.01 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 331.01 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 62,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,051.13/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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