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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 358.55 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 358.55 and 76.66 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 358.55 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/358.55 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 358.55 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 27,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484.65/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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