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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.67 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.67 and 194.57 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.67 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.67 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.67 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 71,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,732.12/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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