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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.36 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.36 and 141.06 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.36 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.36 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.36 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 47,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,870.12/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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