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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 338.70 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 338.70 and 140.54 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 338.70 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/338.70 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 338.70 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 47,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.20/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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