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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 339.18 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 339.18 and 193.35 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 339.18 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/339.18 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 339.18 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 65,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580.15/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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