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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.03 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.03 and 187.89 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.03 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.03 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.03 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 69,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,148.22/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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