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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 367.70 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 367.70 and 187.38 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 367.70 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/367.70 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 367.70 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 68,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898.69/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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