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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 339.06 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 339.06 and 140.83 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 339.06 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/339.06 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 339.06 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 47,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747.42/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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