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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 331.14 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 331.14 and 181.68 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 331.14 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/331.14 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 331.14 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 60,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161.52/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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