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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 337.99 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 337.99 and 189.87 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 337.99 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/337.99 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 337.99 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 64,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,174.16/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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