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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 367.87 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 367.87 and 147.99 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 367.87 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/367.87 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 367.87 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 54,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441.08/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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