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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.82 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.82 and 142.04 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.82 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.82 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.82 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 48,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125.99/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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