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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 339.11 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 339.11 and 190.26 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 339.11 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/339.11 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 339.11 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 64,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,519.07/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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