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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 339.23 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 339.23 and 147.57 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 339.23 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/339.23 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 339.23 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 50,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061.26/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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