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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 358.73 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 358.73 and 141.51 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 358.73 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/358.73 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 358.73 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 50,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,763.88/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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