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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 338.96 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 338.96 and 146.03 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 338.96 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/338.96 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 338.96 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 49,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,498.33/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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