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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 338.25 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 338.25 and 146.88 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 338.25 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/338.25 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 338.25 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 49,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682.16/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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