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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 358.82 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 358.82 and 76.91 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 358.82 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/358.82 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 358.82 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 27,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595.56/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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