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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.78 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.78 and 188.65 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.78 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.78 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.78 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 67,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,873.81/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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