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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 338.73 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 338.73 and 187.70 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 338.73 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/338.73 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 338.73 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 63,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,579.62/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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