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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 338.06 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 338.06 and 183.11 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 338.06 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/338.06 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 338.06 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 61,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.93/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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