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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 338.88 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 338.88 and 140.66 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 338.88 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/338.88 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 338.88 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 47,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,666.86/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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