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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 339.39 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 339.39 and 147.66 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 339.39 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/339.39 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 339.39 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 50,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114.33/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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