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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 368.18 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 368.18 and 187.55 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 368.18 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/368.18 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 368.18 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 69,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,053.54/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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