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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 368.19 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 368.19 and 184.40 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 368.19 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/368.19 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 368.19 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 67,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,894.24/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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