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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 359.52 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 359.52 and 142.25 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 359.52 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/359.52 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 359.52 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 51,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,141.01/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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