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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.31 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.31 and 141.94 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.31 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.31 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.31 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 51,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001.04/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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