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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 338.28 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 338.28 and 146.98 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 338.28 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/338.28 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 338.28 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 49,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720.39/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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