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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 339.41 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 339.41 and 147.68 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 339.41 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/339.41 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 339.41 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 50,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124.07/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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