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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 359.51 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 359.51 and 130.01 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 359.51 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/359.51 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 359.51 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 46,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,737.45/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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