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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 367.94 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 367.94 and 187.52 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 367.94 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/367.94 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 367.94 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 68,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,995.66/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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