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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.64 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.64 and 123.50 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.64 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.64 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.64 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 44,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289.63/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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