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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.34 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.34 and 123.98 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.34 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.34 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.34 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 44,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550.73/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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