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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 338.47 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 338.47 and 146.98 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 338.47 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/338.47 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 338.47 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 49,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,748.32/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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