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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 359.18 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 359.18 and 131.08 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 359.18 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/359.18 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 359.18 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 47,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081.31/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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