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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 367.46 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 367.46 and 142.36 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 367.46 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/367.46 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 367.46 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 52,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313.23/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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