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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.15, 1,189.11 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.15, 1,189.11 and 245 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.15 : 1,189.11 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.15/1,189.11 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.15x = 1,189.11 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.15x = 291,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,331.95/793.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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