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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.52 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.52 and 195.96 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.52 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.52 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.52 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 66,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336.38/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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