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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 358.96 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 358.96 and 95.28 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 358.96 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/358.96 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 358.96 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 34,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,201.71/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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