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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 368.21 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 368.21 and 148.99 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 368.21 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/368.21 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 368.21 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 54,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859.61/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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