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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 338.13 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 338.13 and 151.81 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 338.13 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/338.13 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 338.13 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 51,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,330.67/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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