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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 338.46 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 338.46 and 140.35 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 338.46 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/338.46 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 338.46 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 47,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502.86/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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