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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 338.90 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 338.90 and 147.30 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 338.90 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/338.90 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 338.90 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 49,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.23/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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