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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.18 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.18 and 131.32 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.18 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.18 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.18 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 47,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.52/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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