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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 359.99 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 359.99 and 131.72 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 359.99 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/359.99 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 359.99 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 47,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,417.22/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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