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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.00, 366.77 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.00, 366.77 and 187.44 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.00 : 366.77 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.00/366.77 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.00x = 366.77 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.00x = 68,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,746.43/245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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