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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 338.30 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 338.30 and 193.28 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 338.30 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/338.30 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 338.30 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 65,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386.62/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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