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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.12 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.12 and 184.65 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.12 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.12 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.12 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 67,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,973.36/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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