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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 339 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 339 and 151.12 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 339 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/339 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 339 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 51,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,229.68/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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