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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 358.92 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 358.92 and 109.19 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 358.92 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/358.92 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 358.92 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 39,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188.13/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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