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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 338.12 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 338.12 and 151.80 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 338.12 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/338.12 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 338.12 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 51,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,326.96/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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