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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.83, 339.19 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.83, 339.19 and 140.89 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.83 : 339.19 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.83/339.19 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.83x = 339.19 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.83x = 47,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788.48/245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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