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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 360 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 360 and 185.88 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 360 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/360 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 360 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 66,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,916.80/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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