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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 359.98 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 359.98 and 93.76 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 359.98 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/359.98 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 359.98 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 33,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749.69/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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