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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.64 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.64 and 147.14 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.64 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.64 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.64 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 49,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.49/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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