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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 330.88 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 330.88 and 184.56 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 330.88 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/330.88 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 330.88 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 61,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067.21/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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