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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 366.75 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 366.75 and 186.32 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 366.75 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/366.75 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 366.75 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 68,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,332.86/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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