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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 339.14 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 339.14 and 147.54 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 339.14 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/339.14 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 339.14 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 50,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,036.72/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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