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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.53 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.53 and 95.38 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.53 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.53 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.53 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 34,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291.97/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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