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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 360.14 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 360.14 and 185.99 is: 279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 360.14 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/360.14 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 360.14 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 66,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,979.71/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.10

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