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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 368.56 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 368.56 and 188.21 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 368.56 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/368.56 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 368.56 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 69,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,367.13/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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