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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.10 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.10 and 191.96 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.10 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.10 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.10 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 70,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,660.48/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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