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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 359.23 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 359.23 and 143.92 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 359.23 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/359.23 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 359.23 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 51,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,700.38/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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