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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 329.83 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 329.83 and 151.84 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 329.83 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/329.83 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 329.83 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 50,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,081.39/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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