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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.29 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.29 and 187.10 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.29 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.29 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.29 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 68,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,718.12/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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