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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.77 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.77 and 123.77 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.77 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.77 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.77 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 44,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404.96/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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