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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 358.98 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 358.98 and 131.02 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 358.98 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/358.98 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 358.98 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 47,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,033.56/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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