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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 338.26 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 338.26 and 192.48 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 338.26 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/338.26 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 338.26 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 65,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,108.28/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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