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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 366.96 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 366.96 and 208.64 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 366.96 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/366.96 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 366.96 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 76,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,562.53/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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