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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 368.15 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 368.15 and 184.79 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 368.15 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/368.15 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 368.15 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 68,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,030.43/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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