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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 359.37 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 359.37 and 95.20 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 359.37 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/359.37 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 359.37 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 34,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209.75/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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