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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 338.50 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 338.50 and 141.76 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 338.50 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/338.50 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 338.50 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 47,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985.76/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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