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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 339.15 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 339.15 and 193.10 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 339.15 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/339.15 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 339.15 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 65,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,489.87/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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