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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 338.67 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 338.67 and 141.92 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 338.67 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/338.67 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 338.67 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 48,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,064.05/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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