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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.76 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.76 and 201.86 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.76 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.76 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.76 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 68,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382.09/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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