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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.15, 338.26 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.15, 338.26 and 151.86 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.15 : 338.26 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.15/338.26 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.15x = 338.26 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.15x = 51,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,367.40/245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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