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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.62 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.62 and 140.45 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.62 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.62 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.62 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 47,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558.48/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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