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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.23 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.23 and 146.30 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.23 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.23 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.23 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 49,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626.92/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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