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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.20 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.20 and 187.97 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.20 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.20 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.20 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 69,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209.96/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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