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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 368.47 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 368.47 and 188.54 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 368.47 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/368.47 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 368.47 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 69,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,470.05/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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