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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 358.86 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 358.86 and 140.65 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 358.86 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/358.86 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 358.86 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 50,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471.86/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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