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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.19 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.19 and 142.26 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.19 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.19 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.19 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 48,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253.17/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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