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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 338.77 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 338.77 and 145.90 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 338.77 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/338.77 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 338.77 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 49,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426.54/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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