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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 339.11 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 339.11 and 147.48 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 339.11 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/339.11 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 339.11 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 50,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,011.94/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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