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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 368.88 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 368.88 and 184.83 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 368.88 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/368.88 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 368.88 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 68,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,180.09/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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