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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 339.19 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 339.19 and 152.57 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 339.19 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/339.19 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 339.19 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 51,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,750.68/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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