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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.29, 358.86 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.29, 358.86 and 76.94 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.29 : 358.86 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.29/358.86 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.29x = 358.86 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.29x = 27,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610.69/239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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