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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.55, 339.06 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.55, 339.06 and 196.65 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.55 : 339.06 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.55/339.06 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.55x = 339.06 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.55x = 66,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,676.15/245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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