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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.74 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.74 and 94.88 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.74 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.74 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.74 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 34,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,035.46/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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