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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338.31 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338.31 and 195.72 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338.31 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338.31 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338.31 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 66,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,214.03/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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