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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.54 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.54 and 191.36 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.54 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.54 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.54 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 68,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,801.57/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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