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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 367.92 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 367.92 and 190.80 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 367.92 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/367.92 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 367.92 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 70,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,199.14/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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