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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.25 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.25 and 140.21 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.25 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.25 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.25 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 47,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426.03/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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