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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 367.88 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 367.88 and 183.92 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 367.88 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/367.88 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 367.88 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 67,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,660.49/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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