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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 337.95 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 337.95 and 196.07 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 337.95 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/337.95 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 337.95 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 66,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260.17/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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