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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.92 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.92 and 140.70 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.92 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.92 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.92 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 47,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684.42/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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