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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.80 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.80 and 95.04 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.80 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.80 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.80 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 34,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.35/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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