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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 368.03 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 368.03 and 187.50 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 368.03 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/368.03 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 368.03 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 69,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,005.63/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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