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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 337.71 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 337.71 and 201.02 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 337.71 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/337.71 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 337.71 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 67,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886.81/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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