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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 339.37 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 339.37 and 146.34 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 339.37 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/339.37 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 339.37 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 49,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,663.41/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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