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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 358.36 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 358.36 and 131.40 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 358.36 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/358.36 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 358.36 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 47,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.18/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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