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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 339.03 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 339.03 and 147.50 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 339.03 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/339.03 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 339.03 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 50,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,006.93/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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