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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 339.13 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 339.13 and 147.49 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 339.13 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/339.13 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 339.13 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 50,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018.28/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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