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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.66 and 198.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.66 and 198.61 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.66 = 198.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.66 = 198.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.66 × 198.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 67,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,261.26/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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