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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 330.92 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 330.92 and 152.49 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 330.92 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/330.92 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 330.92 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 50,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.23/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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