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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 339.23 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 339.23 and 140.93 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 339.23 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/339.23 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 339.23 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 47,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,805.28/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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