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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 338.49 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 338.49 and 147.05 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 338.49 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/338.49 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 338.49 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 49,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773.26/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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