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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 339.35 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 339.35 and 190.97 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 339.35 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/339.35 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 339.35 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 64,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805.67/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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