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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 360.22 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 360.22 and 186.14 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 360.22 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/360.22 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 360.22 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 67,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,051.35/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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