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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 338.44 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 338.44 and 189.88 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 338.44 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/338.44 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 338.44 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 64,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262.99/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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