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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 358.93 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 358.93 and 148.13 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 358.93 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/358.93 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 358.93 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 53,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,168.04/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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