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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.68 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.68 and 122.33 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.68 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.68 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.68 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 43,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997.86/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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