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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.12 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.12 and 141.50 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.12 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.12 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.12 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 47,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,843.98/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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