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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.56 and 142.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.56 and 142.42 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.56 = 142.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.56 = 142.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.56 × 142.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 52,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,347.90/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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