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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 367.38 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 367.38 and 191.13 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 367.38 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/367.38 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 367.38 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 70,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,217.34/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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