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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.19 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.19 and 146.84 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.19 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.19 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.19 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 49,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.82/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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