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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.76 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.76 and 92.96 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.76 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.76 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.76 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 33,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350.33/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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