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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 368.13 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 368.13 and 147.82 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 368.13 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/368.13 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 368.13 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 54,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,416.98/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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