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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.50 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.50 and 151.13 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.50 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.50 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.50 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 49,949.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949.67/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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