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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 338.19 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 338.19 and 140.17 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 338.19 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/338.19 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 338.19 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 47,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404.09/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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