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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 339.24 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 339.24 and 191.03 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 339.24 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/339.24 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 339.24 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 64,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805.02/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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