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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.31 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.31 and 142.44 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.31 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.31 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.31 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 48,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329.62/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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