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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 359.10 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 359.10 and 130.98 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 359.10 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/359.10 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 359.10 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 47,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,034.92/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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