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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.18 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.18 and 203.64 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.18 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.18 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.18 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 68,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,865.96/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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