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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 359.24 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 359.24 and 131.49 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 359.24 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/359.24 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 359.24 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 47,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.81/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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