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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.50 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.50 and 95.31 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.50 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.50 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.50 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 34,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263.95/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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