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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 338.96 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 338.96 and 183.63 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 338.96 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/338.96 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 338.96 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 62,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242.31/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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