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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 358.65 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 358.65 and 94.73 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 358.65 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/358.65 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 358.65 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 33,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.91/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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