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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 358.85 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 358.85 and 76.87 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 358.85 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/358.85 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 358.85 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 27,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,583.52/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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