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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 359.04 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 359.04 and 130.90 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 359.04 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/359.04 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 359.04 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 46,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998.34/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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