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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 368.18 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 368.18 and 142.62 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 368.18 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/368.18 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 368.18 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 52,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,509.83/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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