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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 359.15 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 359.15 and 74.90 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 359.15 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/359.15 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 359.15 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 26,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.86/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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