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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 338.18 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 338.18 and 186.99 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 338.18 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/338.18 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 338.18 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 63,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235.34/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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