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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 338.76 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 338.76 and 147.33 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 338.76 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/338.76 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 338.76 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 49,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909.51/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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