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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 367.89 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 367.89 and 201.82 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 367.89 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/367.89 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 367.89 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 74,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247.56/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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