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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 338.80 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 338.80 and 147.35 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 338.80 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/338.80 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 338.80 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 49,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,920.49/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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