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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 369.06 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 369.06 and 185.63 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 369.06 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/369.06 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 369.06 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 68,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,506.07/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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