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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 339.24 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 339.24 and 147.62 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 339.24 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/339.24 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 339.24 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 50,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078.61/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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