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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 338.43 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 338.43 and 147 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 338.43 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/338.43 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 338.43 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 49,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749.21/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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