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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 338.61 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 338.61 and 145.83 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 338.61 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/338.61 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 338.61 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 49,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379.50/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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