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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 339.00 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 339.00 and 152.59 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 339.00 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/339.00 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 339.00 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 51,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,728.20/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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