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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 338.11 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 338.11 and 140.13 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 338.11 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/338.11 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 338.11 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 47,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377.66/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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