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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 369.06 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 369.06 and 195.08 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 369.06 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/369.06 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 369.06 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 71,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,996.76/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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