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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 367.67 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 367.67 and 188.04 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 367.67 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/367.67 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 367.67 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 69,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,137.81/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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