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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.32 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.32 and 141.39 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.32 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.32 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.32 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 50,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,662.86/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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