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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.28 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.28 and 84.92 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.28 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.28 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.28 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 30,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425.14/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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