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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.13 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.13 and 147.50 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.13 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.13 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.13 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 50,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,020.07/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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