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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 337.81 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 337.81 and 203.51 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 337.81 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/337.81 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 337.81 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 68,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,747.71/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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