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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.53 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.53 and 129.53 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.53 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.53 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.53 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 46,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.77/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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