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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.50 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.50 and 190.08 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.50 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.50 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.50 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 64,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,342.08/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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