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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 358.60 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 358.60 and 146.76 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 358.60 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/358.60 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 358.60 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 52,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,628.14/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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