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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 359.04 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 359.04 and 129.66 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 359.04 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/359.04 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 359.04 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 46,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553.13/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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