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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 339.01 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 339.01 and 190.17 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 339.01 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/339.01 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 339.01 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 64,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469.53/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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