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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 358.58 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 358.58 and 94.88 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 358.58 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/358.58 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 358.58 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 34,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022.07/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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