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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 359.06 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 359.06 and 131.32 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 359.06 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/359.06 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 359.06 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 47,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151.76/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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