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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 359.20 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 359.20 and 186.44 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 359.20 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/359.20 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 359.20 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 66,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,969.25/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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