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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.57 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.57 and 142.29 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.57 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.57 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.57 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 52,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,301.71/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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