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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.47 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.47 and 191.18 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.47 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.47 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.47 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 64,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899.87/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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