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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.57 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.57 and 187.27 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.57 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.57 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.57 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 68,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833.45/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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