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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 339.02 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 339.02 and 140.77 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 339.02 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/339.02 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 339.02 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 47,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724.73/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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