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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 338.95 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 338.95 and 147.28 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 338.95 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/338.95 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 338.95 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 49,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.82/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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