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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 338.84 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 338.84 and 147.25 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 338.84 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/338.84 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 338.84 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 49,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894.19/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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