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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 367.07 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 367.07 and 187.62 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 367.07 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/367.07 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 367.07 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 68,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,868.74/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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