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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 367.84 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 367.84 and 202.30 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 367.84 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/367.84 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 367.84 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 74,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,413.37/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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