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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.15 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.15 and 199.18 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.15 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.15 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.15 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 67,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551.90/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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