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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 359.79 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 359.79 and 131.59 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 359.79 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/359.79 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 359.79 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 47,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,344.77/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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