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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 367.68 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 367.68 and 201.76 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 367.68 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/367.68 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 367.68 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 74,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183.12/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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