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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.63 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.63 and 124.22 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.63 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.63 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.63 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 44,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,670.82/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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