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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 338.23 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 338.23 and 146.79 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 338.23 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/338.23 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 338.23 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 49,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,647.19/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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