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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 339.10 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 339.10 and 190.36 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 339.10 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/339.10 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 339.10 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 64,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,551.08/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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