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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 360.18 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 360.18 and 130.10 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 360.18 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/360.18 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 360.18 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 46,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857.62/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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