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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.76 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.76 and 151.12 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.76 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.76 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.76 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 49,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.45/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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