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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 338.96 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 338.96 and 196.59 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 338.96 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/338.96 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 338.96 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 66,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,635.16/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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