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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.92 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.92 and 147.44 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.92 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.92 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.92 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 49,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,970.36/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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