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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.10 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.10 and 194.13 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.10 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.10 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.10 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 71,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459.25/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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