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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 338.90 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 338.90 and 147.38 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 338.90 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/338.90 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 338.90 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 49,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944.65/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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