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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 331.07 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 331.07 and 152.52 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 331.07 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/331.07 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 331.07 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 50,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,494.03/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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