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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 360.27 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 360.27 and 131.78 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 360.27 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/360.27 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 360.27 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 47,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476.38/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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