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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 367.97 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 367.97 and 191.34 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 367.97 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/367.97 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 367.97 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 70,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,406.42/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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