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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 338.45 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 338.45 and 140.36 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 338.45 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/338.45 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 338.45 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 47,502.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502.45/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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