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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.53 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.53 and 140.44 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.53 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.53 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.53 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 47,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543.15/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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