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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 358.76 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 358.76 and 141.93 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 358.76 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/358.76 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 358.76 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 50,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,918.10/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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