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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 339.26 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 339.26 and 142.34 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 339.26 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/339.26 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 339.26 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 48,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287.86/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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