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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 339.36 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 339.36 and 193.51 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 339.36 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/339.36 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 339.36 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 65,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,667.34/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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