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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 367.84 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 367.84 and 196.68 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 367.84 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/367.84 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 367.84 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 72,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,346.77/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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