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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 338.97 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 338.97 and 140.75 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 338.97 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/338.97 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 338.97 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 47,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,710.03/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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