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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.90 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.90 and 187.08 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.90 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.90 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.90 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 63,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,401.41/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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