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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 339.24 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 339.24 and 151.37 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 339.24 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/339.24 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 339.24 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 51,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,350.76/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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