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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.36 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.36 and 147.65 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.36 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.36 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.36 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 50,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,104.81/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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