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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 338.07 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 338.07 and 196 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 338.07 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/338.07 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 338.07 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 66,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261.72/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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