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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 338.88 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 338.88 and 190.54 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 338.88 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/338.88 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 338.88 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 64,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570.20/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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