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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.71 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.71 and 76.87 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.71 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.71 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.71 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 27,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.04/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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