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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.38 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.38 and 130.86 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.38 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.38 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.38 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 46,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,897.61/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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