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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.88 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.88 and 190.20 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.88 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.88 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.88 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 64,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,454.98/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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