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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 331.22 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 331.22 and 152.63 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 331.22 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/331.22 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 331.22 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 50,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.69/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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