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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.33 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.33 and 142.41 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.33 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.33 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.33 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 48,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323.99/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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