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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 367.52 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 367.52 and 201.77 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 367.52 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/367.52 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 367.52 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 74,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,154.51/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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