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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.52 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.52 and 147.12 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.52 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.52 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.52 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 49,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,803.06/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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