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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.29 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.29 and 131.00 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.29 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.29 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.29 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 46,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934.20/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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