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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 329.98 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 329.98 and 151.81 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 329.98 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/329.98 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 329.98 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 50,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,094.26/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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