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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.45, 358.97 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.45, 358.97 and 95.27 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.45 : 358.97 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.45/358.97 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.45x = 358.97 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.45x = 34,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196.80/239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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