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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 358.50 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 358.50 and 94.76 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 358.50 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/358.50 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 358.50 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 33,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.99/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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