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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 337.77 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 337.77 and 203.62 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 337.77 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/337.77 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 337.77 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 68,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,776.73/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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