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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 339.42 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 339.42 and 152.73 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 339.42 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/339.42 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 339.42 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 51,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,839.62/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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