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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.66 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.66 and 142.36 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.66 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.66 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.66 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 51,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201.20/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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