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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.30 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.30 and 193.80 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.30 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.30 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.30 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 71,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,376.54/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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