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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 367.68 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 367.68 and 191.14 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 367.68 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/367.68 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 367.68 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 70,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,278.36/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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