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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 331.10 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 331.10 and 151.44 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 331.10 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/331.10 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 331.10 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 50,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,141.78/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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