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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 360.29 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 360.29 and 142.66 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 360.29 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/360.29 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 360.29 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 51,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,398.97/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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