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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 338.50 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 338.50 and 147.08 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 338.50 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/338.50 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 338.50 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 49,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786.58/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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