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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 337.84 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 337.84 and 190.05 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 337.84 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/337.84 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 337.84 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 64,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,206.49/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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