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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 369.78 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 369.78 and 209.44 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 369.78 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/369.78 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 369.78 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 77,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,446.72/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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