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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.83 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.83 and 151.66 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.83 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.83 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.83 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 50,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,022.02/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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