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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.36 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.36 and 131 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.36 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.36 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.36 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 46,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945.16/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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