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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 359.04 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 359.04 and 142 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 359.04 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/359.04 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 359.04 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 50,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983.68/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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