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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 338.52 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 338.52 and 193.15 is: 266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 338.52 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/338.52 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 338.52 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 65,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,385.14/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.30

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