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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 339.33 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 339.33 and 146.31 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 339.33 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/339.33 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 339.33 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 49,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646.65/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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