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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.19 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.19 and 141.57 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.19 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.19 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.19 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 47,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,877.56/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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