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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 358.64 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 358.64 and 131.57 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 358.64 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/358.64 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 358.64 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 47,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183.81/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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