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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 330.66 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 330.66 and 151.20 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 330.66 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/330.66 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 330.66 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 49,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995.79/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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