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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 339.12 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 339.12 and 186.84 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 339.12 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/339.12 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 339.12 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 63,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,361.18/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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