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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.72 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.72 and 145.89 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.72 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.72 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.72 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 49,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,415.86/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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