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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.76 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.76 and 141.75 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.76 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.76 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.76 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 50,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,854.58/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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