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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 359.47 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 359.47 and 95.31 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 359.47 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/359.47 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 359.47 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 34,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261.51/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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