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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 338.93 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 338.93 and 147.34 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 338.93 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/338.93 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 338.93 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 49,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936.25/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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