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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 339.52 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 339.52 and 190.88 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 339.52 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/339.52 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 339.52 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 64,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807.58/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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