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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 358.68 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 358.68 and 94.84 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 358.68 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/358.68 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 358.68 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 34,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017.21/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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