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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.31 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.31 and 146.93 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.31 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.31 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.31 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 49,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706.20/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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