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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 331.22 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 331.22 and 181.96 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 331.22 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/331.22 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 331.22 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 60,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,268.79/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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