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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.81 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.81 and 140.63 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.81 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.81 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.81 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 47,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644.45/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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