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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.09 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.09 and 145.43 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.09 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.09 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.09 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 49,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,168.43/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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