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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.65 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.65 and 141.94 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.65 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.65 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.65 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 48,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,067.98/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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