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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.76 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.76 and 145.85 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.76 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.76 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.76 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 49,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,406.45/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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