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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 330.95 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 330.95 and 152.55 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 330.95 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/330.95 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 330.95 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 50,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,485.66/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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