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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 339.17 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 339.17 and 147.50 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 339.17 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/339.17 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 339.17 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 50,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027.58/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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