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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.46 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.46 and 148.88 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.46 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.46 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.46 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 54,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,707.44/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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