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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 367.78 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 367.78 and 184.64 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 367.78 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/367.78 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 367.78 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 67,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,906.90/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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