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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.15, 366.87 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.15, 366.87 and 201.29 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.15 : 366.87 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.15/366.87 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.15x = 366.87 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.15x = 73,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,847.26/245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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