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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 367.84 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 367.84 and 202.87 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 367.84 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/367.84 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 367.84 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 74,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.70/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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