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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.29, 358.27 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.29, 358.27 and 123.49 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.29 : 358.27 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.29/358.27 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.29x = 358.27 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.29x = 44,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240.97/239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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