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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 331.49 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 331.49 and 185.36 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 331.49 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/331.49 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 331.49 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 61,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.79/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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