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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 367.15 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 367.15 and 201.52 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 367.15 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/367.15 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 367.15 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 73,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,985.22/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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