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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 338.65 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 338.65 and 140.48 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 338.65 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/338.65 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 338.65 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 47,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.55/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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