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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.45 and 93.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.45 and 93.00 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.45 = 93.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.45 = 93.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.45 × 93.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 33,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,335.21/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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