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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.17 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.17 and 191.67 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.17 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.17 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.17 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 70,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.14/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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