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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 330.92 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 330.92 and 151.30 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 330.92 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/330.92 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 330.92 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 50,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,068.20/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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