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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 367.67 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 367.67 and 191.31 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 367.67 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/367.67 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 367.67 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 70,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,339.37/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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