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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 338.85 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 338.85 and 190.07 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 338.85 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/338.85 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 338.85 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 64,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405.22/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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