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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.53 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.53 and 147.73 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.53 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.53 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.53 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 50,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,158.77/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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