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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 359.68 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 359.68 and 143.66 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 359.68 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/359.68 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 359.68 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 51,671.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671.63/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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