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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 359.79 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 359.79 and 85.73 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 359.79 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/359.79 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 359.79 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 30,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,843.00/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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