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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 358.96 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 358.96 and 131.03 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 358.96 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/358.96 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 358.96 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 47,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,035.10/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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