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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 359.97 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 359.97 and 143.49 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 359.97 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/359.97 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 359.97 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 51,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,652.10/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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