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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 359.06 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 359.06 and 116.00 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 359.06 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/359.06 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 359.06 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 41,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650.80/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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