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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 358.89 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 358.89 and 94.93 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 358.89 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/358.89 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 358.89 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 34,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069.43/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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