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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.26 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.26 and 197.73 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.26 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.26 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.26 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 72,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,816.05/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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