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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 367.78 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 367.78 and 147.69 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 367.78 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/367.78 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 367.78 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 54,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,317.43/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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