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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 339.26 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 339.26 and 147.72 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 339.26 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/339.26 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 339.26 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 50,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116.02/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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