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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 358.76 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 358.76 and 65.85 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 358.76 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/358.76 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 358.76 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 23,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623.17/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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