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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 367.80 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 367.80 and 147.89 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 367.80 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/367.80 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 367.80 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 54,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,392.10/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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