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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 367.63 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 367.63 and 147.94 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 367.63 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/367.63 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 367.63 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 54,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,386.26/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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