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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 358.96 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 358.96 and 94.92 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 358.96 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/358.96 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 358.96 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 34,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072.48/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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