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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.60 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.60 and 141.84 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.60 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.60 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.60 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 48,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.85/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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