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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.25 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.25 and 187.79 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.25 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.25 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.25 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 68,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,963.10/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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