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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 358.85 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 358.85 and 131.30 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 358.85 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/358.85 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 358.85 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 47,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.23/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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