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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 367.52 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 367.52 and 193.85 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 367.52 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/367.52 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 367.52 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 71,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,240.95/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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