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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 338.89 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 338.89 and 142.07 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 338.89 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/338.89 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 338.89 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 48,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144.41/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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