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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.00, 366.93 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.00, 366.93 and 242.93 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.00 : 366.93 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.00/366.93 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.00x = 366.93 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.00x = 89,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,139.22/245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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