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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 338.82 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 338.82 and 147.38 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 338.82 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/338.82 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 338.82 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 49,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935.29/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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