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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 367.53 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 367.53 and 196.47 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 367.53 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/367.53 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 367.53 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 72,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208.62/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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