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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 339.39 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 339.39 and 152.72 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 339.39 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/339.39 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 339.39 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 51,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,831.64/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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