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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.51 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.51 and 141.10 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.51 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.51 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.51 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 47,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904.01/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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