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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.82 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.82 and 151.26 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.82 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.82 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.82 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 50,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.83/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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