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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 339.36 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 339.36 and 147.66 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 339.36 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/339.36 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 339.36 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 50,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,109.90/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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