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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 359.26 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 359.26 and 93.38 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 359.26 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/359.26 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 359.26 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 33,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,547.70/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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