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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 339.42 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 339.42 and 147.71 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 339.42 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/339.42 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 339.42 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 50,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135.73/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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