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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 367.72 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 367.72 and 194.33 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 367.72 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/367.72 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 367.72 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 71,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459.03/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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