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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 359.01 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 359.01 and 127.82 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 359.01 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/359.01 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 359.01 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 45,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888.66/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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