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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.43 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.43 and 92.78 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.43 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.43 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.43 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 33,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.88/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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