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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 359.82 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 359.82 and 124.36 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 359.82 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/359.82 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 359.82 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 44,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,746.32/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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