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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 338.18 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 338.18 and 146.88 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 338.18 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/338.18 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 338.18 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 49,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,671.14/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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