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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 359.59 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 359.59 and 142.35 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 359.59 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/359.59 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 359.59 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 51,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185.13/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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