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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.08 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.08 and 186.56 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.08 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.08 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.08 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 63,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072.20/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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