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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 338.63 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 338.63 and 141.88 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 338.63 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/338.63 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 338.63 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 48,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044.82/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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