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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 339.40 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 339.40 and 152.75 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 339.40 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/339.40 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 339.40 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 51,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,843.17/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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