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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 330.72 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 330.72 and 184.64 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 330.72 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/330.72 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 330.72 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 61,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064.14/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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