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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 339.18 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 339.18 and 146.27 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 339.18 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/339.18 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 339.18 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 49,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610.28/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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