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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 330.82 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 330.82 and 188.04 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 330.82 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/330.82 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 330.82 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 62,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207.39/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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