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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.25 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.25 and 202.67 is: 303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.25 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.25 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.25 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 74,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633.23/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.55

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