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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 338.19 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 338.19 and 140.14 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 338.19 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/338.19 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 338.19 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 47,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393.84/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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