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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338 and 140.06 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 47,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.28/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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