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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 357.84 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 357.84 and 151.04 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 357.84 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/357.84 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 357.84 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 54,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,046.36/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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