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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 359.39 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 359.39 and 95.30 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 359.39 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/359.39 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 359.39 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 34,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248.31/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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