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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 339.12 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 339.12 and 201.76 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 339.12 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/339.12 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 339.12 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 68,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.85/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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