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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 366.74 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 366.74 and 189.86 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 366.74 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/366.74 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 366.74 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 69,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,629.26/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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