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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 331.05 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 331.05 and 152.53 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 331.05 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/331.05 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 331.05 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 50,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,495.06/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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