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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.02 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.02 and 196.50 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.02 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.02 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.02 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 72,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,119.43/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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