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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 358.18 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 358.18 and 142.88 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 358.18 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/358.18 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 358.18 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 51,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176.76/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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