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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 359.47 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 359.47 and 95.28 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 359.47 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/359.47 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 359.47 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 34,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250.30/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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