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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.94 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.94 and 66.63 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.94 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.94 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.94 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 23,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.46/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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