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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 367.13 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 367.13 and 186.57 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 367.13 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/367.13 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 367.13 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 68,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,495.91/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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