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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 358.66 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 358.66 and 130.84 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 358.66 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/358.66 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 358.66 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 46,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927.07/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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