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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.29 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.29 and 151.84 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.29 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.29 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.29 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 51,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,366.85/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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