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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 369.27 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 369.27 and 191.30 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 369.27 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/369.27 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 369.27 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 70,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,639.50/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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