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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.78 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.78 and 141.79 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.78 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.78 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.78 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 50,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,871.10/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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