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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 368.28 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 368.28 and 191.79 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 368.28 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/368.28 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 368.28 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 70,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,632.42/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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