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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 367.74 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 367.74 and 197.04 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 367.74 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/367.74 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 367.74 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 72,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459.49/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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