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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 367.32 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 367.32 and 187.80 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 367.32 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/367.32 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 367.32 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 68,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983.03/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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