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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 339.29 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 339.29 and 152.61 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 339.29 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/339.29 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 339.29 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 51,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,776.59/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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