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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.75 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.75 and 129.28 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.75 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.75 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.75 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 46,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378.55/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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