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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 368.03 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 368.03 and 191.28 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 368.03 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/368.03 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 368.03 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 70,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,396.78/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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