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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 338.99 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 338.99 and 147.52 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 338.99 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/338.99 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 338.99 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 50,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,007.49/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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