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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 331.13 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 331.13 and 152.57 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 331.13 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/331.13 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 331.13 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 50,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518.09/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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