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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 359.10 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 359.10 and 123.83 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 359.10 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/359.10 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 359.10 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 44,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466.90/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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