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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 338.74 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 338.74 and 190.66 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 338.74 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/338.74 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 338.74 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 64,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584.17/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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