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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 339.51 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 339.51 and 184.13 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 339.51 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/339.51 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 339.51 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 62,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513.98/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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