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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 338.81 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 338.81 and 140.62 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 338.81 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/338.81 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 338.81 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 47,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.46/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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