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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 338.88 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 338.88 and 147.38 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 338.88 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/338.88 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 338.88 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 49,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944.13/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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