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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.59 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.59 and 92.83 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.59 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.59 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.59 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 33,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,287.91/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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