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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 359.34 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 359.34 and 95.26 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 359.34 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/359.34 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 359.34 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 34,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,230.73/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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