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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 359.74 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 359.74 and 130.11 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 359.74 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/359.74 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 359.74 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 46,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806.24/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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