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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 358.90 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 358.90 and 65.92 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 358.90 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/358.90 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 358.90 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 23,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658.69/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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