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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 338.98 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 338.98 and 186.69 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 338.98 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/338.98 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 338.98 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 63,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284.18/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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