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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 359.73 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 359.73 and 93.54 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 359.73 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/359.73 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 359.73 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 33,649.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.14/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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