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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 329.97 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 329.97 and 151.83 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 329.97 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/329.97 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 329.97 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 50,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099.35/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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