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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.39 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.39 and 183.83 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.39 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.39 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.39 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 62,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,390.91/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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