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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.28 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.28 and 140.24 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.28 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.28 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.28 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 47,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,440.39/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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