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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 339.01 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 339.01 and 152.39 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 339.01 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/339.01 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 339.01 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 51,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662.20/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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