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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.02 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.02 and 140.81 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.02 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.02 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.02 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 47,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735.71/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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