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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 331.42 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 331.42 and 187.52 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 331.42 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/331.42 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 331.42 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 62,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147.88/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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