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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 339.36 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 339.36 and 139.59 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 339.36 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/339.36 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 339.36 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 47,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371.26/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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