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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 359.26 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 359.26 and 95.24 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 359.26 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/359.26 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 359.26 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 34,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,215.92/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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