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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 360.12 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 360.12 and 131.86 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 360.12 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/360.12 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 360.12 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 47,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485.42/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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