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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 359.10 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 359.10 and 130.80 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 359.10 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/359.10 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 359.10 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 46,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.28/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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