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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 359.91 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 359.91 and 66.62 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 359.91 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/359.91 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 359.91 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 23,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.10/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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