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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 358.83 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 358.83 and 93.06 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 358.83 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/358.83 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 358.83 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 33,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392.72/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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