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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 339.14 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 339.14 and 189.52 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 339.14 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/339.14 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 339.14 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 64,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273.81/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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