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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.28 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.28 and 141.64 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.28 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.28 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.28 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 47,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.98/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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