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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 358.93 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 358.93 and 121.83 is: 182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 358.93 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/358.93 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 358.93 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 43,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726.34/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.77

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