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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 367.94 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 367.94 and 147.83 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 367.94 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/367.94 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 367.94 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 54,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,393.86/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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