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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 331.01 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 331.01 and 151.39 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 331.01 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/331.01 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 331.01 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 50,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,109.95/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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