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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.32 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.32 and 138.82 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.32 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.32 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.32 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 46,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.58/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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