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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.61 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.61 and 140.43 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.61 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.61 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.61 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 47,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552.80/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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