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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 338.11 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 338.11 and 146.82 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 338.11 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/338.11 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 338.11 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 49,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,641.09/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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