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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 338.30 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 338.30 and 140.28 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 338.30 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/338.30 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 338.30 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 47,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.72/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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