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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 338.48 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 338.48 and 141.76 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 338.48 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/338.48 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 338.48 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 47,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,982.92/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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