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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 339.19 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 339.19 and 147.64 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 339.19 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/339.19 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 339.19 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 50,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078.90/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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