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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 367.95 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 367.95 and 186.85 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 367.95 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/367.95 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 367.95 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 68,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,751.46/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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