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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 338.33 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 338.33 and 189.68 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 338.33 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/338.33 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 338.33 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 64,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,171.79/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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