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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 367.74 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 367.74 and 142.29 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 367.74 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/367.74 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 367.74 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 52,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325.72/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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