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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 338.06 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 338.06 and 146.76 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 338.06 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/338.06 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 338.06 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 49,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613.69/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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