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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.32 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.32 and 152.63 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.32 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.32 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.32 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 51,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787.95/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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