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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.47 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.47 and 197.07 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.47 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.47 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.47 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 72,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417.31/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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