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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338.10 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338.10 and 141.54 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338.10 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338.10 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338.10 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 47,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854.67/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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