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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 339.03 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 339.03 and 140.76 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 339.03 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/339.03 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 339.03 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 47,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,721.86/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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