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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 359.22 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 359.22 and 102.50 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 359.22 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/359.22 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 359.22 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 36,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820.05/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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