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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.76 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.76 and 185.12 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.76 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.76 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.76 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 68,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,264.85/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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