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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 359.16 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 359.16 and 93.30 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 359.16 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/359.16 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 359.16 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 33,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509.63/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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