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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 339.30 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 339.30 and 147.63 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 339.30 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/339.30 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 339.30 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 50,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090.86/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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