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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 338.99 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 338.99 and 190.46 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 338.99 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/338.99 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 338.99 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 64,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,563.93/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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