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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 369.78 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 369.78 and 185.32 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 369.78 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/369.78 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 369.78 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 68,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527.63/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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