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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 359.39 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 359.39 and 93.44 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 359.39 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/359.39 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 359.39 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 33,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579.14/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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