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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.00, 338.09 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.00, 338.09 and 146.70 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.00 : 338.09 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.00/338.09 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.00x = 338.09 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.00x = 49,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597.07/245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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