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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 339.18 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 339.18 and 142.31 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 339.18 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/339.18 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 339.18 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 48,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267.99/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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