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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 359.75 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 359.75 and 131.54 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 359.75 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/359.75 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 359.75 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 47,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,322.74/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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