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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 338.68 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 338.68 and 202.10 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 338.68 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/338.68 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 338.68 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 68,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445.79/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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