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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 359.12 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 359.12 and 130.88 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 359.12 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/359.12 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 359.12 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 47,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001.63/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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