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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 331.10 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 331.10 and 152.65 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 331.10 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/331.10 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 331.10 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 50,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,542.42/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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