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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.83, 339.13 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.83, 339.13 and 147.58 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.83 : 339.13 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.83/339.13 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.83x = 339.13 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.83x = 50,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.81/245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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