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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 359.46 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 359.46 and 131.13 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 359.46 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/359.46 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 359.46 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 47,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135.99/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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