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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 330.99 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 330.99 and 187.82 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 330.99 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/330.99 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 330.99 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 62,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.54/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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