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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.38 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.38 and 141.69 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.38 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.38 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.38 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 47,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.35/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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