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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 359.52 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 359.52 and 131.28 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 359.52 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/359.52 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 359.52 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 47,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197.79/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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