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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 359.17 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 359.17 and 147.83 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 359.17 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/359.17 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 359.17 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 53,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093.94/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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