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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.46 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.46 and 183.12 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.46 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.46 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.46 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 61,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978.80/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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