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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 338.48 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 338.48 and 145.75 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 338.48 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/338.48 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 338.48 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 49,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,333.46/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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