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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 338.51 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 338.51 and 147.01 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 338.51 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/338.51 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 338.51 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 49,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,764.36/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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