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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 339.06 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 339.06 and 147.51 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 339.06 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/339.06 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 339.06 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 50,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014.74/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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