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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.06, 338.14 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.06, 338.14 and 140.10 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.06 : 338.14 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.06/338.14 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.06x = 338.14 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.06x = 47,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.41/245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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