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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.90 and 193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.90 and 193.09 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.90 = 193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.90 = 193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.90 × 193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 65,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438.20/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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