Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.78 and 140.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.78 and 140.59 is: 193.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245.52 : 338.78 = 140.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245.52/338.78 = 140.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245.52x = 338.78 × 140.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245.52x = 47,628.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,628.31/245.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193.99
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