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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.70 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.70 and 142.41 is: 213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.70 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.70 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.70 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 51,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,224.88/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.54

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