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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.24 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.24 and 129.89 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.24 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.24 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.24 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 46,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.24/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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