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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 339.08 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 339.08 and 147.51 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 339.08 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/339.08 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 339.08 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 50,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016.95/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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