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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 366.99 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 366.99 and 183.75 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 366.99 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/366.99 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 366.99 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 67,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,434.41/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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