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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 359.51 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 359.51 and 131.43 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 359.51 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/359.51 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 359.51 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 47,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249.74/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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