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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.23 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.23 and 151.90 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.23 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.23 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.23 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 51,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376.76/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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