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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 338.04 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 338.04 and 151.76 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 338.04 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/338.04 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 338.04 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 51,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,299.89/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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