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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.58 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.58 and 201.96 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.58 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.58 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.58 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 68,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,379.62/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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