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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 330.79 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 330.79 and 183.97 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 330.79 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/330.79 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 330.79 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 60,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.44/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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