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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 367.59 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 367.59 and 187.28 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 367.59 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/367.59 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 367.59 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 68,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,843.64/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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