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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.50 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.50 and 76.66 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.50 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.50 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.50 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 27,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.61/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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