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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 330.27 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 330.27 and 151.97 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 330.27 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/330.27 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 330.27 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 50,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191.13/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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