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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 339.53 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 339.53 and 190.64 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 339.53 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/339.53 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 339.53 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 64,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,728.00/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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