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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 338.54 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 338.54 and 147.10 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 338.54 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/338.54 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 338.54 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 49,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799.23/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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