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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.88 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.88 and 76.94 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.88 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.88 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.88 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 27,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612.23/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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