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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 338.42 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 338.42 and 147.02 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 338.42 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/338.42 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 338.42 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 49,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754.51/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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