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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 359.16 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 359.16 and 131.38 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 359.16 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/359.16 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 359.16 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 47,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.65/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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