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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 338.43 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 338.43 and 146.95 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 338.43 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/338.43 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 338.43 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 49,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732.29/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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