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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 339 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 339 and 189.62 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 339 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/339 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 339 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 64,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281.18/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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