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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 367.69 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 367.69 and 147.77 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 367.69 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/367.69 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 367.69 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 54,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,333.55/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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