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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 330.78 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 330.78 and 152.60 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 330.78 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/330.78 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 330.78 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 50,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,477.03/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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