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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 338.65 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 338.65 and 145.83 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 338.65 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/338.65 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 338.65 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 49,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386.23/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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