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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367.50 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 367.50 and 74 is: 111

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 367.50 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/367.50 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 367.50 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 27,195
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111

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