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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.29, 367.94 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.29, 367.94 and 185.15 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.29 : 367.94 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.29/367.94 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.29x = 367.94 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.29x = 68,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,124.09/245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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