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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 367.80 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 367.80 and 147.96 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 367.80 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/367.80 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 367.80 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 54,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,419.69/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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