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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 339.08 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 339.08 and 147.47 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 339.08 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/339.08 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 339.08 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 50,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001.69/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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