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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 358.87 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 358.87 and 147.89 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 358.87 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/358.87 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 358.87 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 53,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071.12/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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