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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 368.13 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 368.13 and 188.34 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 368.13 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/368.13 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 368.13 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 69,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,333.60/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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