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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 338.19 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 338.19 and 151.85 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 338.19 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/338.19 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 338.19 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 51,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,352.55/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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