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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.10 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.10 and 189.64 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.10 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.10 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.10 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 64,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117.28/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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