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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 339.16 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 339.16 and 146.20 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 339.16 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/339.16 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 339.16 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 49,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585.19/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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