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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 360 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 360 and 131.76 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 360 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/360 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 360 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 47,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.60/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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