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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 338.88 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 338.88 and 183.84 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 338.88 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/338.88 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 338.88 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 62,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299.70/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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