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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 338.88 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 338.88 and 140.64 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 338.88 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/338.88 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 338.88 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 47,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660.08/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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