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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.13 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.13 and 145.46 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.13 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.13 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.13 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 49,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,183.91/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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