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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.78 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.78 and 151.69 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.78 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.78 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.78 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 50,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024.33/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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