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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 359.20 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 359.20 and 95.20 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 359.20 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/359.20 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 359.20 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 34,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195.84/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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