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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 338.72 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 338.72 and 140.54 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 338.72 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/338.72 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 338.72 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 47,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603.85/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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